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Y198 XFL

2001 Suzuki GSF1200

Orange Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,372 mi
Last recorded35,372 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Suzuki GSF120020,562 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY198 XFL
MakeSuzuki
ModelGSF1200
Year2001
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 35,372 miles

Central Front Brake component slightly loose front brake pad spring clips missing(still secured by pin and r clip) (1.1.21 (c))

Central Rear Registration plate slightly loose (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 32,958 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 32,290 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 32,275 miles

Central Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2023 31,679 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 31,582 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2013 30,491 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 11 May 2012 30,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Fail 11 May 2012 30,449 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.6)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 29,356 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 24,311 miles

Front Roller brake test indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (3.3.A1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 16,963 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Rear Tyre valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,084 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Headlamp aim headlamp deteriorated but function not impaired (1.2.3a)

How Reliable is the Suzuki GSF1200?

Based on 167,874 MOT tests across 12,651 vehicles.

85.0%
Pass Rate
809
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
12,651
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,887
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 1,277
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,004
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 775
Roller brake test indicates a binding brake 637
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Y198 XFL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 in Orange with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 2001 Suzuki GSF1200 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 20,562 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Suzuki GSF1200 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,887 recorded failures. If you're considering buying Y198 XFL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki GSF1200 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 25 years old, this Suzuki GSF1200 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was Y198 XFL registered?

Y198 XFL is a 2001 Suzuki GSF1200, first registered on 22 May 2001.

Is Y198 XFL safe to buy?

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